5 Questions
What is the purpose of a proper bite registration in fixed prosthodontics?
To stabilize the relationship between prepared and unprepared teeth in the same arch
What technique involves heating and folding a strip of wax to create a block of semi-soft wax for bite registration?
Using a pink base plate wax technique
Why is it important to verify a correct and complete closure during the rehearsal for bite registration?
To prevent errors in orienting the dies and unprepared teeth
What is the most ideal situation for using full arch casts in fixed prosthodontics?
When enough teeth are present to stabilize their relationship without needing a bite registration
What is the main purpose of mounting on the articulator in fixed prosthodontics?
To stabilize the relationship between prepared and unprepared teeth
Learn about the importance of proper bite registration in fixed prosthodontics and its role in orienting prepared and unprepared teeth in the same arch to opposing occlusion. Understand the varying requirements of bite registrations for different situations.
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